🎉 The School District Has Acquired the Property! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that our community has achieved a major victory! The Boise School District has officially closed on the property, ensuring that it will serve the needs of our children and families instead of being developed into high-density housing.
This victory would not have been possible without the incredible dedication of our neighbors, parents, and supporters. Your voices, your advocacy, and your commitment to protecting our schools and community made all the difference.
A huge thank you to everyone who signed the petition, attended meetings, displayed yard signs, wrote letters, and fought alongside us. This outcome proves the power of collective action and standing up for what is right.
While this chapter is closing on a high note, our work is never done. The city still needs to enact meaningful changes to protect other neighborhoods from unsafe demolitions. We must also continue to bring visibility to gaps in the ‘modern zoning code’ whenever possible.
For now, let’s take a moment to celebrate this hard-earned victory—we did it! 🎉👏
Protect Southeast Boise from Overdevelopment
Join us in raising concerns about a project that could impact the safety, health, and character of our community. Paper Birch proposes adding 33 three-story townhouses, apartments, and a restaurant to the busy school zone on Linden between Boise Ave and Gekeler Ln. Together, we can advocate for thoughtful development that protects our neighborhood and its future.
Hearing Alert: Final Input
The project hearing is set for February 10th—your last chance to provide public feedback on this controversial development.
Demolition: The city has not required specific testing or safety measures for this project. This may put the community at risk of exposure to hazardous materials such as lead, asbestos, and PFAS. (Learn more | Read the Idaho Statesman Article)
Traffic: According to ACHD, the project will add 254 vehicle trips per day to the already congested Linden block, directly impacting White Pine and Timberline schools.
Construction: The project has a two-year construction window, with work permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Past projects have shown a lack of enforcement on noise and work-hour restrictions.
Community Impact: The proposed three-story structures are uncommon for the area, obstructing views and altering the neighborhood character, much like the controversial Pennsylvania and Boise development.
Property Taxes: The addition of new, high-end units similar to those on Boise Ave and Pennsylvania, which are selling for $800,000+, could potentially influence assessed values in the surrounding area.
Linden Improvement Project: Linden is also slated improvements in 2028-2029 under the Integrated Five-Year Work Plan. This could result in overlapping disruptions that span up to 4 years.
Schools: White Pine and Liberty are currently at full capacity.
Take Action
Sign Our Petition
Every signature counts! The signed petition will be delivered to the City of Boise at the hearing on February 10th.
Contact the City
Make your voice heard! Let city leaders know how Project CAR24-0008 will impact our community in Southeast Boise. We encourage you to email Mayor Lauren McLean and area City Council Member Jordan Morales. Share your concerns about traffic, safety, environmental risks, or how the project affects our schools and neighborhood.
If you wish to speak at the meeting on Feb 10th or enter your comments into public record, please email city planner Jesi Lile by Wed Jan 5th.
We also suggest that you email the area city council member an maryo below.
Not sure what to say? Click the links below to send a full email outlining the concerns.
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Get Involved
Your support matters, and there are many ways to help protect our community:
Attend the Hearing at 6PM @ City Hall Feb 10th: Invite friends, family, and neighbors to join as well—every person counts.
Share on Social Media: Spread the word by sharing this site and encouraging others to get involved. Together, we can amplify our message.
Get a Sign: Show your support with a yard sign. Purchase one or download a printable version to display your support proudly.
Donate Your Expertise: Do you have a background in health, law, or the environment? We’re looking for you! Email us.
Every action brings us closer to protecting our neighborhood. Join us today and make a difference!
About Us
We are your neighbors—residents of Southeast Boise who care deeply about the safety, health, and character of our community. Our group is made up of people from all walks of life, spanning the political spectrum, with no affiliation to any party, agenda, or broader political cause.
Our focus is singular: addressing the risks and concerns posed by this project. We are united not by politics, but by our shared commitment to protecting our neighborhood, schools, and community. Together, we are advocating for thoughtful, responsible development that respects Southeast Boise’s unique needs and values.